Cosmos Resurrection
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I am not sure and have not researched to see if it has been done. It just seemed easier to drop the trans first. I was going to chop the radiator support out and pull both together but I could not take a saw to the car even if it is going to the yard. That's just me.
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Dont scrap the core support, could sell that for $100 if its clean.
From what ive ready on mye28 its pretty difficult to get the m30 with trans in/out. Motor is much taller than a M20, needs more swing down low.
Mike the garage looks great! Must've sold the trans am and i like that plate on the wall
that hoist is a tank. -
Mike the garage looks great! Must've sold the trans am and i like that plate on the wall
that hoist is a tank.I pulled my first engine over 30 years ago with that hoist in my dad's shop. They don't make them like that anymore.
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Dont scrap the core support, could sell that for $100 if its clean.
From what ive ready on mye28 its pretty difficult to get the m30 with trans in/out. Motor is much taller than a M20, needs more swing down low.
Mike the garage looks great! Must've sold the trans am and i like that plate on the wall
that hoist is a tank.Where do I cut to make it usable?
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If you look at the parts diagram you can see how it should be cut off. Basically it will be flat across the back as you should cut it where it meets the inner fender.
Also I'd like the rear shift plate support off this! I could bring a dremel if you dont have one.
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If you look at the parts diagram you can see how it should be cut off. Basically it will be flat across the back as you should cut it where it meets the inner fender.
Also I'd like the rear shift plate support off this! I could bring a dremel if you dont have one.
I have a cutoff wheel that should work. I have not had much time but I should be able to get it off by Saturday. I will let you know.
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Do you still plan to have this car running and driving for the meet Saturday?
I wish
Responsibility has kept me out of the garage. I am working my butt off to keep it from becoming a winter project. All is good though. I have some transmission seals ordered. Once I drop the suspension and get the cosmos in the work bay it will all be downhill. Working with 30 year old rusted bolts is a challenge to say the least. PB blaster and time have made it possible.
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If you look at the parts diagram you can see how it should be cut off. Basically it will be flat across the back as you should cut it where it meets the inner fender.
Also I'd like the rear shift plate support off this! I could bring a dremel if you dont have one.
I did get the support off last night.
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A mixture of acetone and ATF works very well for loosening bolts, and is cheap.
The input seal and the shift rod seal on the trans is easy to do, the output shaft you need to pull the flange off, follow torque specs carefully when reinstalling, it is preloading the output shaft bearing.
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A mixture of acetone and ATF works very well for loosening bolts, and is cheap.
The input seal and the shift rod seal on the trans is easy to do, the output shaft you need to pull the flange off, follow torque specs carefully when reinstalling, it is preloading the output shaft bearing.
Just got my Snap-On torque wrench calibrated for this swap. I was disappointed at the cost of $70. It did not feel right and that is why I sent it in. They did not state any repairs on the invoice but if feels spot on again
. I have used this same wrench for over 30 years and I don't know when my dad actually purchased it. We have always treated it with "kid gloves" and has worked great. I believe this is the first time it has been back to Snap-On.Thanks for the nut buster info. I have not heard of that before but am willing to try it. I think I have everything covered for this job but you know how that goes.
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Way to many things to list. I want to get it running soon but I am not in a hurry. Now that I have the room I need to give the 528e "Niles" some TLC. I plan upper control arms, diff mount and CSB just to keep it riding well. I have all the parts so it's just a matter of time. I just picked up a set of 15" BBS style ?? with really good tires. It rides like a totally different car!
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Need a super eta brake booster?! I'm ur man!
1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!
1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?
1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)
1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)
1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)
1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)
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So you scrapped both the white and the blue e28s?!
1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!
1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?
1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)
1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)
1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)
1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)
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Glad to see an e28 on the road. Do all e28s have medium case or are some large case diffs?
As far as I know only the M5 and the M535 have the large diff.
So you scrapped both the white and the blue e28s?!
I only sent the white one to the yard. It had all the goodies to put on the 535 nearly rust free "cosmos". The 528e SETA(the one pictured above) is the winter beater. I am driving that baby into the ground. $500 eight years ago and still going. Better than a Timex!
Need a super eta brake booster?! I'm ur man!
I am going to do the switch when the 528e is parted. Hydro boost is okay as long as it does not leak. The setup I have now has been rebuilt and leak free.
Merry Christmas Eve Eve
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Need a super eta brake booster?! I'm ur man!
Do you just have an extra or did you do something to your 528e? It is a nice upgrade for the 535 but unnecessary IMO.
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